Director of Transition Services

Community Options Enterprises•Clifton, NJ

2d•$70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Community Options, Inc. is a national nonprofit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 11 states. The Director of Transition Services is responsible for developing and implementing the Transition and STEP programs, both programmatically and fiscally, and ensuring financial goals are met. Working collaboratively with other programs, the Director also ensures STEP program goals for the individuals supported are met. Reporting to the Regional Director, the Director assembles a team to manage potential placements of persons with disabilities. The position is based in Clifton, New Jersey, with a starting salary of $70,000.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least one year of experience working with people with disabilities in an integrated employment setting.
Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
Complete all state- and agency-required training in accordance with state guidelines.
Team-oriented, with demonstrated leadership experience.
Ability to patiently impart knowledge to others.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
Ability to aid in training people with disabilities on the required curriculum.
Experience problem-solving across multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate community-based vocational and employment programs.
Supervise, evaluate, and provide direct support to Employment Specialists.
Oversee the development of employment and volunteer opportunities for persons with disabilities.
Coordinate entrepreneurial business ventures involving persons with disabilities.
Manage contract disbursements for community-based programs.
Assist with contract procurement as required.
Network with community business leaders to increase employment opportunities for persons with disabilities.
Develop new student contracts through the Board of Education within each county.
Partner with school districts on Pre-ETS grant development for active students.
Attend and facilitate development meetings with school districts and families to develop STEP programs for current and graduated students.
Develop and retain student contracts for the school year and extended school year.
Coordinate contract requirements related to vocational and employment activities with appropriate agencies.
Assist with grant development for vocational and employment programs.
Participate in and assist with continued development of the Company’s Business Advisory Council (COBAC).
Maintain and follow regulations concerning wage and hour requirements and other regulatory agencies.
Establish a job placement method that surveys potential job openings and facilitates interviews between potential employers and participants.
Establish internships for people with disabilities with potential employers.
Cooperate with the licensee and department staff during inspections, inquiries, or investigations.